Katla machh bhaja
Katla machh bhaja is a delicious Bengali dish made with fried katla fish. It's a popular recipe where the fish is marinated with spices, coated with a crispy batter, and then deep-fried until golden and crispy. The end result is a flavorful and crunchy dish that can be enjoyed as a snack or as a main course with rice or roti.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Katla fish steaks
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Clean and wash the Katla fish steaks thoroughly. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
- In a bowl, mix together the ginger paste, garlic paste, lemon juice, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt to form a marinade.
- Coat the fish steaks evenly with the marinade. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate the fish.
- Heat oil in a frying pan or deep fryer. Make sure the oil is hot enough for frying.
- Carefully place the marinated fish steaks into the hot oil, one at a time. Be cautious to avoid any oil splatter.
- Fry the fish steaks on medium heat until they turn golden brown and crispy on both sides.
- Once cooked, remove the fish steaks from the oil and place them on a paper towel to absorb any excess oil.
- Serve the Katla machh bhaja hot with steamed rice, roti, or any side dish of your choice.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 230kcal (12%)Carbohydrates: 2g (1%)Protein: 46g (92%)Fat: 4g (6%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 113mg (38%)Sodium: 128mg (6%)Potassium: 726mg (21%)Fiber: 0.4g (2%)Sugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 149IU (3%)Vitamin C: 3mg (4%)Calcium: 32mg (3%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
